{"product_id":"handpan-re-majeur","title":"Handpan D Major","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTake a moment to hear how fluid this musical instrument can be\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ibla9cam0OI?si=wnyHja0WJZj4c3zw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring positivity and energy to your musical compositions with this D major handpan!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose D major for the tuning of your next handpan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile minor scales still dominate the handpan world, major scales are naturally associated with positivity and optimism. This \u003cstrong\u003eD major handpan\u003c\/strong\u003e is no exception: beyond being highly intuitive to play, it delivers clear, bright tones that give your music a feel-good character that handpan lovers truly appreciate. What’s more, the balance between low and high notes makes this model a perfect match with other instruments such as guitar, violin, and even handpans tuned to different scales. It also lets you move easily between rhythmic patterns and melodic phrases, purely for the joy of playing. Treat yourself to this wonderful handpan—it’s the kind of instrument that quickly becomes your favourite playing companion and a truly inspiring creative tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAccessories included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 290-page book with 25 scores and a 16-video training course taught by a handpan instructor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA padded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA protective natural jute braid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tripod stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pair of mallets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA cleaning cloth\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications of the D major handpan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument family: percussion – idiophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of notes: 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: D major\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency: 440 or 432 hertz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 55 cm (22 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 25 cm (10 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 1.2 mm (0.05 in) thick stainless steel\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4 kg (8 lb 13 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore other musical horizons by checking out our \u003ca href=\"__linkproduct1\" title=\"__linkproduct1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehandpans tuned to F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Built on a different tonal centre than D, they’ll unlock a different set of emotions. You’ll also find 10+ scales by browsing \u003ca href=\"__linkcollection1\" title=\"__linkcollection1\"\u003eour full online handpan collection\u003c\/a\u003e sold by our company specialising in exotic and harmonious musical instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandpan \u0026amp; harmonic singing: a duo that breathes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handpan lends itself particularly well to overtone singing (also known as harmonic singing): the voice stands out while the instrument unfolds its resonances, and together they create a surprisingly rich soundscape. Popularised by Mongolian and Tibetan traditions, this vocal technique layers a stable drone with a melody of harmonics shaped by the mouth. Place your handpan with the ding facing the listener and build a simple pentatonic base; on top of that, vary the vowel, tongue position, and the opening of the mouth to “bring out” your voice’s harmonics. Many workshops, sometimes offered as part of music therapy, teach this dialogue between breath, vibration, and listening, including grounding exercises that support mind-body coherence. Even as a beginner, you can progress quickly: record short sessions (a smartphone is enough), identify the frequencies that line up between your voice and the handpan notes, then adjust the attack and duration of your strikes. This practice offers clear sensory feedback: you can feel the vibrations spreading through your chest and face. Ready to explore this two-voice soundscape? \u003cstrong\u003eChoose a handpan\u003c\/strong\u003e tuned to your vocal range and start your journey today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImmerse yourself in the unique Handpan Summer Academy surrounded by nature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wild Naya Handpan Summer Academy takes place every summer in a nature community in Germany, a unique setting that blends creativity and connection with the natural world. You’ll stay in a vibrant community with access to a wellness area featuring a sauna and massages, and you can unwind at a natural bathing pond located 20 minutes away on foot or 5 minutes by car. The creative rooms, which can be adapted for workshops and jam sessions, offer a comfortable space in any weather. The vegan cuisine, prepared with love, will keep your energy levels up, while masterclasses by local makers will enrich your practice. Outdoor stages and an improvisation camp around a campfire create unforgettable moments of sharing. A total immersion in an authentic and friendly setting awaits you to push your musical boundaries. Light and compact, \u003cstrong\u003eyour handpan slips into your luggage\u003c\/strong\u003e to accompany you every step of the way. Bring your instrument and join the Academy for an extraordinary experience of creativity and well-being today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen the riffs calm down: the handpan track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome release tension with distorted guitars; others find solace in the muted halo of a handpan. Created in Bern around the year 2000 in the workshop of Felix Rohner and Sabrina Schärer, this idiophone, made from two stamped steel shells joined together to form a flattened sphere, resonates according to a 1:2:3 pattern (fundamental, octave, fifth). A few light strikes near the central dome are enough to produce long, enveloping harmonics, which are often used in relaxation sessions, yoga, and certain music therapy practices. With no imposed musical notation, the instrument responds to touch: even a beginner can weave simple, regular patterns that are conducive to refocusing. Practitioners sometimes combine it with other resonant instruments, such as singing bowls or gongs, for “sound massages” or guided meditations. Handcrafted by artisans who hammer and tune each note, \u003cstrong\u003ethe handpan is available in a variety of scales and finishes\u003c\/strong\u003e, offered in particular by specialist shops such as Instruments du Monde. If metal energises you, the handpan’s resonance invites you to listen more closely to your breath and to silence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin Mark Garner's call for art and science\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2007, Mark Garner, a connoisseur of PANArt processes, published a manifesto stating: \"Greater collaboration between art and science is needed to enable other Hang manufacturers to exist in the future.\" This statement, relayed on Hangblog.org, emphasised the importance of sharing tuning methods, materials, and shaping techniques to advance the handpan. The secrets of the Pang alloy, nitriding, and shell shaping were thus disseminated, inspiring craftsmen such as Spacedrum in Switzerland and Bellart in Spain. This ongoing exchange between creativity and technical rigour is now the key to the sound quality of modern handpans. Treat yourself to a handpan and take part in this dynamic of shared innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Instruments du Monde","offers":[{"title":"440 Hertz","offer_id":51700549976403,"sku":"Handpan-Re-Majeur-440-Hz-9-notes","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"432 Hertz","offer_id":51700550009171,"sku":"Handpan-Re-Majeur-432-Hz-9-notes","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/9454\/1508\/files\/Handpan-re-majeur.jpg?v=1769163519","url":"https:\/\/instruments-du-monde.com\/en-gb\/products\/handpan-d-major","provider":"Instruments du Monde","version":"1.0","type":"link"}